France - All White Wines
France is revered for its exceptional white wines, which showcase the country's rich winemaking heritage, diverse terroirs, and unwavering commitment to quality. Today, let us embark on a journey through the best white wines that France has to offer, exploring renowned vineyards and the regions that give birth to these extraordinary expressions.
In Burgundy, the appellations of Chablis, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet stand tall as the epitome of excellence in white wine production. Wineries such as Domaine Raveneau, Domaine Dauvissat, and Domaine Leflaive craft mesmerizing Chardonnays that capture the essence of the region's unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils. These wines exhibit precision, purity, and a remarkable balance of mineral notes, citrus flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are celebrated for their exceptional Sauvignon Blancs. Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, and Domaine Pascal Jolivet create expressive and terroir-driven wines that showcase the region's distinct flinty minerality, zesty citrus, and herbaceous undertones.
Further northeast in France, in the region of Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Domaine Trimbach, and Domaine Weinbach produce stunning white wines from varietals like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. These wines display remarkable depth, aromatic complexity, and a balance between sweetness and acidity, reflecting the region's unique microclimates and granite-rich soils.
In Bordeaux, the region of Graves is renowned for its white wines, particularly those crafted from the classic grape varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Château Haut-Brion, Château Pape Clément, and Domaine de Chevalier are esteemed vineyards that produce rich and age-worthy white Bordeaux wines. These wines exhibit a beautiful interplay of tropical fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a touch of toasty oak.
Finally, in the Rhône Valley, the appellation of Condrieu shines as a beacon of excellence in Viognier production. Renowned vineyards such as Domaine Georges Vernay and Domaine Yves Cuilleron create remarkable Viognier wines that seduce the senses with their exotic aromas of apricot, peach, and delicate floral notes. These wines showcase richness, elegance, and a silky texture that lingers on the palate.
France - All White Wines
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (WA) |
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€211.66 |
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Wine Advocate (89)The 2017 Bourgogne Blanc is in fact declassified Saint-Romain and Auxey-Duresses blended with fruit from the commune of Meursault, and it's vinified and matured in used 350-liter barrels. Wafting from glass, with notes of toasted nuts, pear and citrus fruit, it's medium-bodied, ample and incisive, with a generous core of delicately textural fruit, framed by juicy acids and concluding with a stony finish. It's one of the finest examples of the appellation to be found. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€5,117.20 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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€3,473.20 |
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Burghound (97)(Don't Miss!) A discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off the notably more floral-suffused aromas of citrus confit, exotic tea, anise and white peach. The gorgeously textured large-scaled flavors possess outstanding cut and minerality that contrasts with the exceptionally dry, austere and massively long finish. This strikingly pure effort is packed with potential but note well that it's not likely to be a wine that permits early accessibility. In sum, this is a classic Chevalier in the making, but patience will absolutely be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€986.80 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The most youthfully reserved wine in the cellar was the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a promising bottling that opens up to reveal scents of citrus zest, dried white flowers, green apple and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with racy acids and prodigious levels of searingly chalky dry extract that lend this wine incredible structure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€1,105.60 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Produced from purchased grapes, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is serious and structured, enforcing a change of pace after the series of Puligny-Montrachet grands crus. Mingling notes of pear and citrus oil with hints of toasted bread, white flowers and praline, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and chalky, with palpable structuring dry extract and tangy balancing acids. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (BH) |
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€1,517.20 |
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Burghound (96)Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (IB) |
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€1,439.11 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)In 2021 the Boillot Corton-Charlemagne is all from Aloxe and not the three communes. Mid lemon yellow. The nose has some style, flesh and floral and potentially stony. More wood is showing at the back but there is so much wine still to come out. Lemon juice intensity at the back. Very long again Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2022 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-96 (IB) |
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€1,321.33 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)Mostly Aloxe with a touch of Pernand. Quite a full lemon yellow. The bouquet offers a balanced ripeness, with flinty notes more than opulent fruit. This Corton-Charlemagne shows very lively, white fruit, a little citrus, river bed minerals behind, and excellent persistence. Lots of crunch to finish. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-99 (IB) |
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€6,467.20 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€16,079.20 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€731.03 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€555.83 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
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€421.33 |
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Decanter (93)This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-94 (VN) |
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€1,507.43 |
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Vinous (93-94)(harvested last among the whites, on September 29; no frost here): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Highly distinctive aromas of lime, powdered stone, mint, pine needles and white pepper; fruit is the least of it! A seriously concentrated wine of terroir, showing lovely powdered-stone lift to its flavors of menthol, chalk, brown bread and fresh mushroom. Saline, tightly wound wine with lovely clarity and inner-mouth tension; quite dry but plenty ripe. The salty, tactile finish saturates the palate and leaves the taste buds quivering. Very Corton-Charlemagne! (12.6% without chaptalization) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,423.43 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€1,907.20 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru totals 6 barrels this year. Wonderful mineralité on the nose here: this is tensile, energetic with a subtle sea cave aroma that gains intensity in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with discrete tropical veins towards the harmonious finish, a hint of frangipane on the aftertaste. Superb. Closure: Diam 30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€2,599.33 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru, which includes one new barrel out of the four (instead of the usual dozen), has a vivid bouquet with yellow fruit, nectarine, crushed limestone and subtle fumé aromas. The palate is well balanced with vibrant acidity, taut and fresh with notes of tangerine, citrus fruit and a pinch of spice. Linear in style, this lingers nicely, though it just needs a bit more nervosité on the finish. Still, this is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€4,147.31 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru had quite a lot of reduction on the nose when I tasted it at the Domaine. The palate is where the action is: intense citrus fruit, frangipane, lemongrass and crushed stone, gaining weight towards the finish with wonderful persistency. This seems to grow in the glass. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,739.22 |
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Fall under the captivating charm of Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021. This exquisite Burgundy hails from the renowned Batard-Montrachet vineyard, a testament to the exquisite terroir of Côte de Beaune. Crafted by the Blain-Gagnard maison, a celebrated domain established in 1980 by Jean-Marc Blain and his wife, Claudine Gagnard-Chassagne, it exhibits an unrivalled dedication to quality and authenticity. The 2021 vintage comprises exclusively Chardonnay grapes, meticulously hand-selected and cultivated with organic farming principles. The wine boasts refined intensity and a broad aromatic palette. Notes of citrus, stone fruit, and buttered toast intertwine, leading to a well-structured and balanced palate, underscored by an enveloping minerality and bright acidity. The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 epitomises the quintessential craftsmanship of this leading winemaking family, delivering a Burgundian Chardonnay of grandeur and elegance. Praise this white's beautifully executed opulence and sophisticated lingering finish. Revel in the depth and complexity of this premium offering. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
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€1,777.45 |
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Discover the epitome of Burgundian elegance, the distinctively opulent Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019. Born in Chassagne-Montrachet, the heart of Burgundy’s renowned white wine region, its character emanates from the combination of ideal limestone-clay soil and optimal climate. The Blain-Gagnard family, who has passionately crafted wines for generations, utilises traditional vinification techniques to give this Grand Cru a quintessentially rich style. During its creation, each grape is hand-picked and matured for 18 months in oak barrels to generate an unrivalled richness. On the palate, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 reveals exuberant notes of orchard fruits, honeysuckle and whipped cream with undertones of minerals, capturing its distinct venue. Indulge in the refined harmony between fervent fruitiness and sharp acidity for an ultimately captivating drinking experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,909.45 |
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Experience the enigmatic charm of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a noteworthy vintage from a highly-regarded French cellar. Esteemed for its refined complexity in white burgundy, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine Gagnard created this iconic estate in 1980. Cultivated meticulously in the hallowed soils of Chassagne-Montrachet, this inimitable Grand Cru captures Burgundy's quintessence in its purity. The 2021 vintage, fashioned by their son Marc-Antonin, exudes a bouquet of vibrant fruits harmoniously unified with delicate oak nuances, hinting at its extensive ageing potential. A testament to the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture, the wine is crafted from manually-harvested, selectively sorted Chardonnay grapes, yielding an opulent texture and vivacious intensity. A mesmeric encounter with the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 promises an indulgence in the unparalleled sophistication of fine wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
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€1,907.20 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. There is nonetheless huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, yet still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. Long and ripely scented finish. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
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€1,663.33 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)Only down 40% thanks to general protection. Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. Huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, and still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. A long and ripely scented finish. All one would hope for. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted: November 2022 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (IB) |
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€1,663.31 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€4,423.48 |
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Vinous (92)From purchased grapes from three different suppliers, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet with hints of hazelnut and apple blossom. The palate is well balanced with a saline entry and very good weight. The persistent marmalade-tinged finish has a satisfying saline aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€434.65 |
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Savour the exquisitely crafted Jean-Marc Seleque, Coteaux Champenois Premier Cru, Dizy 2019. This vintage originates from the esteemed Premier Cru vineyards of Dizy in the Champagne region of France. Produced by seventh-generation grower Jean-Marc Seleque, this wine encapsulates the family's dedication to quality and tradition, with each cluster handpicked and diligently selected for superior taste. The vinification process utilises oak barrels, fostering a refined and complex flavour profile. This elegant wine is distilled from pure Meunier grapes, offering an impressive pallet of red fruits with a delicate minerality. Bright crimson in hue, the Dizy 2019 provides a remarkable balance between acidity and rounded smoothness, yielding an exceptionally pleasing finish. Enjoy the Jean-Marc Seleque, Coteaux Champenois Premier Cru, Dizy 2019's fine craftsmanship with confidence, knowing it represents the best of Premier Cru selections. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€4,151.11 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from a one-third hectare of vines of which half is en friche (fallow), so only a couple of barrels are produced. It has a very delineated bouquet with enticing citrus peel, crushed pebbles, Clementine and blackcurrant leaf aromas. The palate is very well balanced with impressive concentration and slightly viscous on the entry. Quite rich for a Bâtard-Montrachet yet poised and mineral-driven on the finish. What a wonderful Bâtard-Montrachet - and I confess that I could not resist a cheeky morning sip! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€3,341.20 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Montrachet Grand Cru is a big and very pleasant surprise. Clean and silvery in color, it has an intense, bewitching bouquet of white peach and yellow plum, touches of petrichor developing in the glass. Taut and strict yet utterly compelling, this is what a Montrachet should be about. The palate offers brilliant delineation based on a killer line of acidity, revealing hints of lemongrass and lemon peel toward the energetic finish. This is a Montrachet that just feels so “alive.” Highly recommended. Tasted at the Montrachet vertical in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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€2,951.20 |
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James Suckling (99)The complexity and sheer magnitude of Montrachet is on full show here. A powerful expression of the largest holdings in the Puligny side of the vineyard. Grilled hazelnuts, grilled peaches, grapefruit and lemon citrus, as well as a layer of spiced nougat-like aromas. There’s a very long, concentrated and dense palate that starts out cloaked in flavors of rich peaches and glossy fruits. The flavors then peel away in layers as it sits on the palate, revealing a very focused, refined and essence-like citrus core with tremendous elegance and intensity. Drink or hold through the next decade. Or even longer if you desire. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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€3,799.43 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (WA) |
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€167.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)The 2017 Bourgogne Blanc is in fact declassified Saint-Romain and Auxey-Duresses blended with fruit from the commune of Meursault, and it's vinified and matured in used 350-liter barrels. Wafting from glass, with notes of toasted nuts, pear and citrus fruit, it's medium-bodied, ample and incisive, with a generous core of delicately textural fruit, framed by juicy acids and concluding with a stony finish. It's one of the finest examples of the appellation to be found. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,255.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
In Bond
€2,885.00 |
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Burghound (97)(Don't Miss!) A discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off the notably more floral-suffused aromas of citrus confit, exotic tea, anise and white peach. The gorgeously textured large-scaled flavors possess outstanding cut and minerality that contrasts with the exceptionally dry, austere and massively long finish. This strikingly pure effort is packed with potential but note well that it's not likely to be a wine that permits early accessibility. In sum, this is a classic Chevalier in the making, but patience will absolutely be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€813.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The most youthfully reserved wine in the cellar was the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a promising bottling that opens up to reveal scents of citrus zest, dried white flowers, green apple and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with racy acids and prodigious levels of searingly chalky dry extract that lend this wine incredible structure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€912.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Produced from purchased grapes, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is serious and structured, enforcing a change of pace after the series of Puligny-Montrachet grands crus. Mingling notes of pear and citrus oil with hints of toasted bread, white flowers and praline, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and chalky, with palpable structuring dry extract and tangy balancing acids. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (BH) |
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€1,255.00 |
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Burghound (96)Subtle notes of mineral reduction and wood toast can be found on the aromas of green apple, clove and white flowers. The wonderfully intense, focused and muscular large-scaled flavors brim with both dry extract and an almost aggressively minerality on the markedly dry but not really austere finale. Like the Chevalier and Montrachet, this beauty of a Corton-Charlemagne is presently very tightly wound and is going to need extended patience to arrive at its peak. This too should be gorgeous in time. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (IB) |
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€1,190.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)In 2021 the Boillot Corton-Charlemagne is all from Aloxe and not the three communes. Mid lemon yellow. The nose has some style, flesh and floral and potentially stony. More wood is showing at the back but there is so much wine still to come out. Lemon juice intensity at the back. Very long again Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2022 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-96 (IB) |
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€1,090.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)Mostly Aloxe with a touch of Pernand. Quite a full lemon yellow. The bouquet offers a balanced ripeness, with flinty notes more than opulent fruit. This Corton-Charlemagne shows very lively, white fruit, a little citrus, river bed minerals behind, and excellent persistence. Lots of crunch to finish. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-99 (IB) |
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€5,380.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€13,390.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€598.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€452.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
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€340.00 |
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Decanter (93)This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-94 (VN) |
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€1,245.00 |
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Vinous (93-94)(harvested last among the whites, on September 29; no frost here): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Highly distinctive aromas of lime, powdered stone, mint, pine needles and white pepper; fruit is the least of it! A seriously concentrated wine of terroir, showing lovely powdered-stone lift to its flavors of menthol, chalk, brown bread and fresh mushroom. Saline, tightly wound wine with lovely clarity and inner-mouth tension; quite dry but plenty ripe. The salty, tactile finish saturates the palate and leaves the taste buds quivering. Very Corton-Charlemagne! (12.6% without chaptalization) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,175.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,580.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru totals 6 barrels this year. Wonderful mineralité on the nose here: this is tensile, energetic with a subtle sea cave aroma that gains intensity in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with discrete tropical veins towards the harmonious finish, a hint of frangipane on the aftertaste. Superb. Closure: Diam 30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€2,155.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos de Chevaliers Grand Cru, which includes one new barrel out of the four (instead of the usual dozen), has a vivid bouquet with yellow fruit, nectarine, crushed limestone and subtle fumé aromas. The palate is well balanced with vibrant acidity, taut and fresh with notes of tangerine, citrus fruit and a pinch of spice. Linear in style, this lingers nicely, though it just needs a bit more nervosité on the finish. Still, this is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€3,445.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru had quite a lot of reduction on the nose when I tasted it at the Domaine. The palate is where the action is: intense citrus fruit, frangipane, lemongrass and crushed stone, gaining weight towards the finish with wonderful persistency. This seems to grow in the glass. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,440.00 |
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Fall under the captivating charm of Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021. This exquisite Burgundy hails from the renowned Batard-Montrachet vineyard, a testament to the exquisite terroir of Côte de Beaune. Crafted by the Blain-Gagnard maison, a celebrated domain established in 1980 by Jean-Marc Blain and his wife, Claudine Gagnard-Chassagne, it exhibits an unrivalled dedication to quality and authenticity. The 2021 vintage comprises exclusively Chardonnay grapes, meticulously hand-selected and cultivated with organic farming principles. The wine boasts refined intensity and a broad aromatic palette. Notes of citrus, stone fruit, and buttered toast intertwine, leading to a well-structured and balanced palate, underscored by an enveloping minerality and bright acidity. The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 epitomises the quintessential craftsmanship of this leading winemaking family, delivering a Burgundian Chardonnay of grandeur and elegance. Praise this white's beautifully executed opulence and sophisticated lingering finish. Revel in the depth and complexity of this premium offering. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
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€1,470.00 |
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Discover the epitome of Burgundian elegance, the distinctively opulent Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019. Born in Chassagne-Montrachet, the heart of Burgundy’s renowned white wine region, its character emanates from the combination of ideal limestone-clay soil and optimal climate. The Blain-Gagnard family, who has passionately crafted wines for generations, utilises traditional vinification techniques to give this Grand Cru a quintessentially rich style. During its creation, each grape is hand-picked and matured for 18 months in oak barrels to generate an unrivalled richness. On the palate, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 reveals exuberant notes of orchard fruits, honeysuckle and whipped cream with undertones of minerals, capturing its distinct venue. Indulge in the refined harmony between fervent fruitiness and sharp acidity for an ultimately captivating drinking experience. |
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Experience the enigmatic charm of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a noteworthy vintage from a highly-regarded French cellar. Esteemed for its refined complexity in white burgundy, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine Gagnard created this iconic estate in 1980. Cultivated meticulously in the hallowed soils of Chassagne-Montrachet, this inimitable Grand Cru captures Burgundy's quintessence in its purity. The 2021 vintage, fashioned by their son Marc-Antonin, exudes a bouquet of vibrant fruits harmoniously unified with delicate oak nuances, hinting at its extensive ageing potential. A testament to the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture, the wine is crafted from manually-harvested, selectively sorted Chardonnay grapes, yielding an opulent texture and vivacious intensity. A mesmeric encounter with the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 promises an indulgence in the unparalleled sophistication of fine wine. |
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€1,580.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. There is nonetheless huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, yet still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. Long and ripely scented finish. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)Only down 40% thanks to general protection. Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. Huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, and still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. A long and ripely scented finish. All one would hope for. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted: November 2022 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (IB) |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€3,675.00 |
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Vinous (92)From purchased grapes from three different suppliers, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined, quite mineral-driven bouquet with hints of hazelnut and apple blossom. The palate is well balanced with a saline entry and very good weight. The persistent marmalade-tinged finish has a satisfying saline aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Savour the exquisitely crafted Jean-Marc Seleque, Coteaux Champenois Premier Cru, Dizy 2019. This vintage originates from the esteemed Premier Cru vineyards of Dizy in the Champagne region of France. Produced by seventh-generation grower Jean-Marc Seleque, this wine encapsulates the family's dedication to quality and tradition, with each cluster handpicked and diligently selected for superior taste. The vinification process utilises oak barrels, fostering a refined and complex flavour profile. This elegant wine is distilled from pure Meunier grapes, offering an impressive pallet of red fruits with a delicate minerality. Bright crimson in hue, the Dizy 2019 provides a remarkable balance between acidity and rounded smoothness, yielding an exceptionally pleasing finish. Enjoy the Jean-Marc Seleque, Coteaux Champenois Premier Cru, Dizy 2019's fine craftsmanship with confidence, knowing it represents the best of Premier Cru selections. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from a one-third hectare of vines of which half is en friche (fallow), so only a couple of barrels are produced. It has a very delineated bouquet with enticing citrus peel, crushed pebbles, Clementine and blackcurrant leaf aromas. The palate is very well balanced with impressive concentration and slightly viscous on the entry. Quite rich for a Bâtard-Montrachet yet poised and mineral-driven on the finish. What a wonderful Bâtard-Montrachet - and I confess that I could not resist a cheeky morning sip! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Montrachet Grand Cru is a big and very pleasant surprise. Clean and silvery in color, it has an intense, bewitching bouquet of white peach and yellow plum, touches of petrichor developing in the glass. Taut and strict yet utterly compelling, this is what a Montrachet should be about. The palate offers brilliant delineation based on a killer line of acidity, revealing hints of lemongrass and lemon peel toward the energetic finish. This is a Montrachet that just feels so “alive.” Highly recommended. Tasted at the Montrachet vertical in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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James Suckling (99)The complexity and sheer magnitude of Montrachet is on full show here. A powerful expression of the largest holdings in the Puligny side of the vineyard. Grilled hazelnuts, grilled peaches, grapefruit and lemon citrus, as well as a layer of spiced nougat-like aromas. There’s a very long, concentrated and dense palate that starts out cloaked in flavors of rich peaches and glossy fruits. The flavors then peel away in layers as it sits on the palate, revealing a very focused, refined and essence-like citrus core with tremendous elegance and intensity. Drink or hold through the next decade. Or even longer if you desire. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) is very intense on the nose, featuring subtle licorice scents tucked behind the citrus fruit; this seems to expand with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with a playful entry of apricot and quince. It builds beautifully in the mouth, revealing hints of crème brûlée and almond shavings toward the well-defined finish. Hints of chai tea and grilled hazelnut swirl around on the aftertaste. This is a long-term Montrachet. |
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